Bath Shop Faces Lock Change Threat Amid Rent Dispute Over 'Dire Summer' Trading Wednesday, October 1, 2025 bath rent shop council broadstreet lockout business trade signage dispute Chapter 22, a beloved record and plant shop located on Broad Street in Bath, is embroiled in a tense dispute with Bath and North East Somerset Council over thousands of pounds in unpaid rent. The shop’s owners, Nicola … Read More
Unique Bath Shop Faces Closure Amid Unpaid Rent Dispute Saturday, September 27, 2025 bath retail broadstreet independent closure rent council smallbusiness local plants Chapter 22, a beloved Bath shop known for its unique combination of plants and vinyl records, is on the verge of closure after receiving a firm ultimatum over unpaid rent. Located on Broad Street, this independent store, run … Read More
Lovely Yet Overlooked Seaside Town Hides Tensions Beneath Its Sunny Surface Saturday, August 23, 2025 burnham-on-sea seaside tourism pricing parking rent housing hinkleypointc carnival community Burnham-on-Sea often slips under the radar, overshadowed by its flashier neighbor, Weston-super-Mare. While Weston attracts crowds, Burnham quietly offers a cozier, warmer atmosphere that many find appealing—if only it … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea: A Charming Seaside Town with Hidden Struggles Saturday, August 23, 2025 burnham seaside tourism parking rent housing hinkley carnival economy community Burnham-on-Sea is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Weston-super-Mare. Less accessible by public transport, with the nearest train station located in Highbridge—a thirty-minute walk away—this quaint Somerset town … Read More
Somerset Rent Crisis: Bath and North East Somerset Among UK's Least Affordable Areas Thursday, August 21, 2025 rent affordability somerset bath housing rentalmarket england crisis genrent wages Bath and North East Somerset has emerged as one of the least affordable places to rent in England outside of London. Last year, the average private rent in the area accounted for 42.7% of the median household income, making … Read More
Plan to Convert Family Home into HMO Rejected Amid Community Concerns Thursday, July 31, 2025 hmo bath housing planning overcrowding families community development rent council Councillors in Bath have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal to convert a three-bedroom family home into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application, submitted by Forest Edge Properties, sought … Read More